Meet the team

Directors

Accounts and tax

Managers

Elaine Robertson

Accounts Manager

Dawn Lambie

Accounts Manager

Jane Alexander

Tax Manager

Senior staff

Dawn McQueen

Senior Qualified Accounts

Morag Scott

Senior Qualified Accounts

Our trainees

At James Hair & Co we are proud to offer a range of professional training positions in accounting, tax and financial planning – combining practical work experience with the opportunity to study towards the achievement of professional qualifications. Applications from interested parties are always welcome. Please contact us.

Bookkeeping and payroll

Lynn Woodcock

Bookkeeping and Payroll Manager

Elaine Walker

Payroll Manager

Jayne Neilson

Bookkeeping and Payroll Assistant

Susan Laurenson

Bookkeeping and Payroll Assistant

Michael McDonald

Bookkeeping and Payroll Assistant

Financial services

Barbara Cassels

Paraplanner

Louise Mathie

Administration Assistant

Claire Anderson

Administration and Company Secretarial

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James Hair & Co is a trading name of James Hair Group Limited. Registered in Scotland: SC526097 at 59 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BY. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for Investment Business. Our aim is to provide you with a professional service that delivers the highest possible standards. However, should you wish to make a complaint, you can do so by writing to info@jameshair.co.uk or phoning us on 01334 654 030. If you cannot settle your complaint with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or by contacting them on 0800 023 4567.

Raymond Hutt MAAT FCCA, Director of Accounting and IT Services

I look after the day-to-day processing and preparation of client accounts, as well as meeting clients and discussing their tax position and tax planning. I also look after our team of interns.

What do you like best about it?

The wide variety of work – I’ve been at James Hair & Co since 1989 – albeit with a 4-year break in between – and we’ve always evolved as a company. We have a diverse client base and that throws up completely different scenarios every day.

We’re also bringing in young enthusiastic staff – it’s great to see the same enthusiasm in them that I had, and to have the chance to support them.

What one word sums you up and why?

Adaptable. We come across so many different client scenarios and I like to think we’re all approachable and adaptable to their needs.

What was the last thing you Googled?

Companies House! Usually have the link on my desktop but it’s disappeared – that’s tech for you!

What’s No.1 on your bucket list?

I’d like to go to America. I’ve got two young kids, and they’d love to visit Walt Disney World Florida.

Barbara Acheson LL.B ATT CTA, Director of Tax

What’s your role at James Hair & Co?

I have responsibility for tax planning, which helps people with the tax implications of specific events on their finances. I also oversee compliance and make sure all tax returns go in on time and are accurate, and that clients know what they have to pay and when.

What do you like best about it?

The variety – no two days are ever the same, you never know what phone calls you might get and what new challenges you might come across. Every client is different, and we enjoy creating solutions specifically for them, whatever scenario they might be in.

What one word sums you up and why?

Tenacious! I quite like to get things untangled and will work at something until I get an answer to it.

What was the last thing you Googled?

The weather in Florida! I’m about to go on holiday there for 8 days and it’s nice and warm at the moment.

What’s No.1 on your bucket list?

I hope to climb Ben Nevis soon – I haven’t managed it this year, but maybe next year!

David Arthur DIPPFS, Director of Financial Services

What’s your role at James Hair & Co?

I oversee the financial services side of the business, which means helping people to plan their finances so that they get the most out of their money, whether it’s their pension, investments, protection or inheritance.

What do you like best about it?

I love how varied my job is in terms of meeting different people and dealing with different scenarios. It’s also a real privilege to be entrusted to manage our clients’ finances to help them reach their goals.

What one word sums you up and why?

Integrity – if you don’t have it you shouldn’t be doing this job.

What was the last thing you Googled?

‘How to stop slicing a golf ball’!!!

What’s No.1 on your bucket list?

A trip to The Masters golf tournament in Augusta. It looks fantastic on TV and I believe it’s even better in person!

James Hair LLB CA, Managing Director

What’s your role at James Hair & Co?As Managing Director, I have the day-to-day responsibility of running the business as well as regularly seeing clients. It’s a great balance – it makes getting up in the morning easy!

What do you like best about it?The complete variety of tasks – I get to meet lots of interesting people and seldom have to do the same thing twice. Our clients are such a great mix of business types, sizes and at different stages of development. Everyone we work with has a different set of ambitions, challenges and requirements, and we get the opportunity to help provide solutions.

What one word sums you up and why?I’ve always worked hard and played hard! It’s not one word, but it’s a comment many will appreciate!

What was the last thing you Googled?‘Golf holiday’! That’s what I do a lot of in my spare time.

What’s No.1 on your bucket list?To get my golf handicap into single figures – I’m heading down, but I still have aspirations for it! Other than that, there are still so many places around the world I’d like to visit.